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Cybersecurity: Don't rush in
August 12, 2025Jason Kirkhart
Q. Is it safe to use AI in my practice?
A. Unsurprisingly, the answer is, “It depends.” Consider the type of data that you give AI access to, including ePHI, and internal HR, financial and intellectual property data. Some factors to consider:
How else will my data be used?
What steps are they taking to secure my data?
Can I delete my data from their systems once I no longer need the service?
For...
Cybersecurity: Adapt to stay ahead
July 8, 2025Jason Kirkhart
Q. In 30 years, we’ve never had a cyber incident. Why should we do anything different than what’s always worked?
A. I get this touchy question a lot. There are good reasons why what you have today might be good enough. You may have a robust security and compliance program in place that you regularly review for weaknesses – great! Or, you may truly have no budget to make changes; if so, I strongly recommend figuring out how to make incremental improvements as soon and as...
Cybersecurity: Secure devices on-the-go
June 17, 2025Jason Kirkhart
Q. Are you accidentally violating HIPAA with your IT practices?
A. Most medical professionals understand the importance of HIPAA compliance in clinical care, such as confirming a patient’s identity before providing care or obtaining written consent for sharing information. However, many overlook how everyday technology use could open them up to risk. In home health settings, where care is delivered outside traditional facilities and technology is used on the go, meeting HIPAA...
Cybersecurity: Strengthen your program
May 6, 2025Jason Kirkhart
Q. How do I turn outdated HIPAA policies into a practical, living compliance program that actually protects patient data?
A. Effective compliance programs are more than having policy and process manuals that employees review, attest to and then follow. In today’s environment, relying only on that may be insufficient protection against a breach. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to modify HIPAA, issued on Dec. 27, 2024, was aimed at shoring up aspects that were loosely written at a...